I first ran into this machine at an AirBnb in Canada. I love a cup of good coffee in the morning and was somewhat perplexed when I saw this gizmo in the kitchen (along with a handful of capsules). With no instructions in sight, I hit Youtube for guidance. Frankly, I thought it was going to make a horrible cup of java... Wow, was I pleasantly surprised!

When I got home to the United States I just had to have one. My timing isn't normally good, but I lucked out and hit it on sale at Amazon for $99 (including the sampler coffee kit). I've now had the unit for two months and couldn't be happier. The chrome version looks great on my counter! My favorite flavors are Odacio and Melozio. I drink a cup or two a day. Yes, it isn't the cheapest coffee, but bang for the buck I consider it a reasonable treat. My local Sonoma and Williams store sells the machine and graciously gave me some official Nespresso recycle bags.

I like a piping hot cup of coffee with half and half cream. I read a number of reviews complaining about luke warm coffee. The solution is actually very simple. You can pre-warm the machine. Simply press the start button while the handle is in the "neutral" position or the top of the machine is lifted into the open position. The machine will stay on for I believe 9 minutes. In that time the heating element warms up (the top of the machine will be quite warm to the touch). After that, simply brew yourself a steaming hot cup of coffee. I'm not sure why the manufacturer doesn't recommend this option.

My kitchen is a lot cleaner now that I'm not using my old basket-style drip coffee maker (although I diligently compost). I don't miss washing and drying the coffee pot. I've re-ordered Nespresso capsules a couple of times through Amazon. They typically arrive the next day. At a touch over a buck a pop for a great cup of coffee (with ultra convenience) I've become a vocal advocate!

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Coffee tastes excellent. Perfect crema every time. My biggest complaint is that the coffee comes out luke warm.. and if I add even the tiniest bit of milk, it's cold nearly immediately, even with pre-warming the cup. Have to chug it before it gets iced cold and can't enjoy it. Saw a suggestion about using an empty one first, so going to try that.. Would be 5 stars if coffee actually came out hot. Have only used a handful of times because of this. Also, is a pain that you cannot find the pods in stores and have to order online. Need more of a selection.

I first ran into this machine at an AirBnb in Canada. I love a cup of good coffee in the morning and was somewhat perplexed when I saw this gizmo in the kitchen (along with a handful of capsules). With no instructions in sight, I hit Youtube for guidance. Frankly, I thought it was going to make a horrible cup of java... Wow, was I pleasantly surprised!

When I got home to the United States I just had to have one. My timing isn't normally good, but I lucked out and hit it on sale at Amazon for $99 (including the sampler coffee kit). I've now had the unit for two months and couldn't be happier. The chrome version looks great on my counter! My favorite flavors are Odacio and Melozio. I drink a cup or two a day. Yes, it isn't the cheapest coffee, but bang for the buck I consider it a reasonable treat. My local Sonoma and Williams store sells the machine and graciously gave me some official Nespresso recycle bags.

I like a piping hot cup of coffee with half and half cream. I read a number of reviews complaining about luke warm coffee. The solution is actually very simple. You can pre-warm the machine. Simply press the start button while the handle is in the "neutral" position or the top of the machine is lifted into the open position. The machine will stay on for I believe 9 minutes. In that time the heating element warms up (the top of the machine will be quite warm to the touch). After that, simply brew yourself a steaming hot cup of coffee. I'm not sure why the manufacturer doesn't recommend this option.

My kitchen is a lot cleaner now that I'm not using my old basket-style drip coffee maker (although I diligently compost). I don't miss washing and drying the coffee pot. I've re-ordered Nespresso capsules a couple of times through Amazon. They typically arrive the next day. At a touch over a buck a pop for a great cup of coffee (with ultra convenience) I've become a vocal advocate!

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Coffee tastes excellent. Perfect crema every time. My biggest complaint is that the coffee comes out luke warm.. and if I add even the tiniest bit of milk, it's cold nearly immediately, even with pre-warming the cup. Have to chug it before it gets iced cold and can't enjoy it. Saw a suggestion about using an empty one first, so going to try that.. Would be 5 stars if coffee actually came out hot. Have only used a handful of times because of this. Also, is a pain that you cannot find the pods in stores and have to order online. Need more of a selection.

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Why did I wait so long to buy this? Oh I remember, that blow hard George Clooney was advertising it so I wouldn't buy it.It really makes a great espresso. I enjoy this model because I can have both coffee and espressos. It reads the pod and knows which I am brewing. It automatically ejects the pod and is ready for the new one when you open the top. How cute. Really enjoying the great flavors I could only get in a coffee house.By the way, my machine puts out a temperature that is nice and hot.

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This machine makes an outstanding cup of coffee. The Crema alone makes the machine worth buying. There are several varieties of coffee you can purchase from Nespresso and are similar to cappuccino and latte’s. The only thing I feel would be a negative is the pods are pretty pricey. Also you cannot make a quick trip To the grocery store to pick up if you run out. You can only purchase at the Nespresso boutiques and online. Perhaps you might can find here on Amazon but not sure how they are sold since Nespresso has the market on this.

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The machine looked good and it worked fine, however, the coffee coming out of it was not hot coffee..I had to heat it in the microwave to get it to the desired temperature. Amazon has a great return policy, I was able to return it for the newer version, Evoluo Deluxe, and that one works perfect. Now I get amazing hot coffee!

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Pros:The build quality - overall finish and materials are very nice. Comes with a nice set of sample coffees to learn what you like. Nespresso really is very good. IF you drink your coffee black, I think you will be pleased with this. The coffee is hot but not too hot to drink, and it is a delicious cup.

Cons:Unfortunately, my wife takes her coffee with milk. After you add some milk, it is not hot at all, not even really luke warm. We were instructed to heat the cup before making coffee. I don't think that will be sufficient and it is a bother. We could heat the milk or heat the coffee in the microwave, but that's already more trouble than we're looking for. If the coffee was properly hot, we wouldn't need to do this.

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Two months in and it's running great. Beautiful, heavy and well made coffee machine. I researched all brands of high-end coffee/expresso machines and chose this one because of the right balance between quality and value for dollar. The spinning pod really adds nice foam to the coffee. Excellent for dinner parties and all around great way to have restaurant quality cappuccino at a fraction of cost. I add half-n-half or milk to cup and microwave for 30s before making coffee. Works perfect and yields a piping hot foamy drink. I was going to replace my Keurig but the Nespresso pods tend to have more acidity than Keurig pods, so I switch back and forth during the day. Definitely a step way up in quality and presentation. Would order again and will make a good present.

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First impression:The package was rather large but once unpacked and sat on a counter the machine is not much bigger than a regular pod coffee machine. I love the taste of coffee and espresso that this machine creates, but I wish I would have known that you can ONLY use this with pods bought from the Nespresso website and amazon. I decided to give this machine a try and it’s great! Love that it comes with a variety of pods to test taste! In my opinion buying without the frother is the most cost effective and you can purchase the system for under 100 with a sale.

Pros:Compact, great design, easy to refill. Creates coffee house quality coffee and espresso. The machine alone is beautiful for the countertop. I would strongly recommend this product if you are someone who buys coffee at a shop everyday. Although the pods range from .85-1.20 each, in the long run you’ll save money. The quality is superior to other machines and pod systems that I have used.

Cons:Pods exclusively available on Nespresso .com or amazon. They are expensive, and can’t be reused. Also, you’ll have to buy a seperate milk frother, but they are cheap at big box retailers.

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Extremely disappointing. The coffee is not nearly hot enough, especially since I want to add a little milk --I have to either heat the milk in a microwave first, or buy Nespresso's expensive milk frothing machine! What a racket! I have contacted Nespesso about the coffee too-cool temperature, but they say that's just how it is. And after using it in order to discover that this summer at my beach place, they give no option to return. I have since bought a Cuisinart that has HOT coffee or hot water.